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arcana imperii :: the book of j

31.3.04

obituary: alistair cooke



the voice of the broadcaster who for americans explained all things british and for britons explained all things american is silenced. alistair cooke, doyen of british broadcasters for decades, who retired this month due to failing health, has died aged 95.

«i gratefully accept your nomination for president of the united states!» ~alistair cooke, 1973

highlights of letter from america

radio legend cooke dies aged 95.
blair leads tributes to cooke.
a tribute to alistair by nick clarke, alistair cooke's official biographer.